annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

of New Zealand’s care and protection system. The stages of development in building astrategy of this kind are examined. The author emphasises the need for a coordinatedapproach to research development and evaluation, bringing together research, policy andpractice. This paper outlines the benefits of a well-developed research strategy, including theability to identify any gaps in information, and inform practice and policy in the state caresystem.Connolly, M. (2004). Child & family welfare: Statutory responses to children at risk. Christchurch,New Zealand: Te Awatea Press.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/11909.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Families, Children, Children as victims, Care andprotection, Legislation, Policy, Social services, Prevention/intervention/treatment,Intersectoral collaborationAbstract: This book examines the way in which child welfare systems respond to the needsof families and children. Contemporary innovations in child protection are also analysed.Comparisons of child protection responses are made between New Zealand and otherjurisdictions, such as Western European, North America and Australia. This book alsodescribes the development of Family Group Conferences and how this strategy has shapedNew Zealand’s child protection system. The state response to children at risk and thosechildren unable to live at home is highlighted. The impact on children, and how they viewtheir care and protection experiences is also examined.Connolly, M. (Ed.). (2004). Violence in society: New Zealand perspectives. Christchurch, NewZealand: Te Awatea Press.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12233.pubTopic Areas: Intimate partner abuse, Child abuse and neglect, Elder abuse and neglect,Sexual abuse, Families, Adolescents, Perpetrators/offenders, Maori, Pacific peoples,Restorative justice, Care and protection, Legislation, Gender, Institutional violence, Mediaviolence, Social services, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Demographics/statisticsAbstract: The characteristics of violence are discussed from both a New Zealand and globalcontext in the introductory chapter, "Violence and Society: An Overview", by Mike Doolan.Theoretical perspectives, prevention strategies, and New Zealand violent offence typologiesare also outlined.In the chapter, "Child Abuse and Child Protection", Marie Connolly discusses the varyingforms of child abuse and its consequences, and explores media violence. A comparativeanalysis is undertaken of the child protection and family support orientations to child welfareprotection.Theresa Gannon, Tony Ward and Devon Polaschek’s chapter, "Child Sexual Offenders",examines the characteristics of sexual offenders and the different pathways to sexualperpetration. Current treatment and rehabilitation practices are discussed, including theutilisation of strengths-based and risk management approaches.The extent of youth offending, including individual, family, community and macro-levelfactors, are highlighted in Nikki Evan’s chapter, "Adolescent Offenders and Youth Justice".This section covers state responses and factors that make for effective interventions withadolescent offenders, such as risk assessment, recognition of criminogenic variables andchoice of treatment modality.34